Events

The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the Legal Foundations of a Small Business workshop on Thursday, December 4th beginning at 10:00AM! Aaron Taylor, founder of Cedar Tree Ventures Consulting, LLC will provide informative and insightful information to small business owners and entrepreneurs who are seeking to have a better understanding of the legalities of starting a small business!  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to OBO's Eventbrite page!

  The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness Grant Program Overview workshop on Thursday, December 4th beginning at 4:00PM. The Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness program, supported by Wells Fargo, helps small and medium-sized agribusinesses transform bold ideas into real growth.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to SC SBDC's webpage!

7Sunday's BizArts, in partnership with the City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting BizArts: A Christmas Story on Sunday, December 14th from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Columbia Museum of Art! Designed to bring together families, children, educators, artists, and local entrepreneurs, this event celebrates the magic of the holiday season through the creativity of the arts.  Guests can enjoy hands-on art making, interactive learning activities, story time, and appearances from Ritchie the Rhino and Santa...

  The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) will be hosting the Let's Start A Business webinar on Wednesday, January 14th beginning at 11:00AM. During this webinar, participants will learn more about how to start a business and will have an understanding on: What resources are available? Where do I find the resources to start a business? What actions must I take to make my hobby or idea a successful business? For more information and...

The City of Charleston Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and the Charleston County SBE office is hosting a free educational webinar on Wednesday, February 4th beginning at 12:00 P.M. The webinar will feature certification experts from the City of Charleston and Charleston County and will focus on recent updates to the SBE certification application process and more. For any questions, contact the City of Charleston Small Business Enterprise office at erc@charleston-sc.gov.  

  Join the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Tuesday, February 10th for Are You Loan Ready? This informative online webinar will prepare business owners who are seeking funding to start or grow their businesses!  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to SC SBDC's registration page!

The Richland Library will be hosting the EiR Presents: Clarifying Your Business Idea - From Inspiration to Intention on Thursday, February 19th beginning at 6:30PM. The Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence Deanna Taylor will help aspiring and beginning entrepreneurs move from a general concept to a clear, focused idea rooted in a real problem and audience. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to Richland Library's webpage!

The City of Columbia's Procurement and Contracts office and DESA, Inc. will be hosting the City of Columbia Procurement & Contracts Forum for Small Businesses on Wednesday, February 25th at 3:30PM at the Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Street, Columbia, SC 29203. During this event, small businesses will learn more on the City's procurement and contracts process and more information such as upcoming procurement opportunities.  For more information and to register, click HERE to go to...

  The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be hosting the Funding Programs for Rural Small Business webinar on Thursday, March 5th beginning at 10:00AM. For more information and to register, click HERE to go to SC SBDC's webpage!

The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greater Women's Business Council will be hosting the 2026 Women's Summit: Women Who Launch, Lead, & Build a Legacy on Wednesday, March 18th from 8:00AM - 2:30PM. This summit is packed with inspiration, innovation, and intentional collaboration.  Attendees will participate in keynotes, TEDx-style panels, and more!  The City of Columbia's Office of Business Opportunities is a proud sponsor for this event! For more information and to register, go...